ASPARAGUS AND TRUFFLE RISOTTO

Asparagus and Truffle Risotto image

I've been trying various alternatives of risotto and landed on this one with truffle oil as my favorite. I'll still be experimenting and adding more in the future. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on top and a few truffle slices if you have them.

Provided by JD

Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
6 cups warm chicken broth
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons truffle oil
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until melted. Stir in bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat, 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour wine into mixture and stir until absorbed. Add 1 cup of broth, stirring until absorbed. Add 1/2 cup of broth, stirring until absorbed; repeat process of adding 1/2 cup of broth until all is used. Stir in asparagus with the last cup of broth. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. When finished, the rice should be tender yet firm to the bite.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in milk to taste and to desired creaminess. Cover and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 965.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g